Leg Press vs Glute Kick Back
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Leg Press more often — 39,215 sessions vs 1,165. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Leg Press and Glute Kick Back and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Leg Press vs Glute Kick Back: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Leg Press more often — 39,215 sessions compared to 1,165 for Glute Kick Back.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Leg Press and Glute Kick Back differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Leg Press and Glute Kick Back Differ
| What differs | Leg Press | Glute Kick Back |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | quads, hamstrings, and glutes | glutes and hamstrings |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 39,215 sessions | 1,165 sessions |
How to Do Leg Press
Leg Press Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Please bend from the hip to the knee while keeping your abdomen tight.
- 2. Please lower yourself until your thigh is perpendicular to your body.
- 3. While extending your hip, push only until your knee is slightly bent.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to fully extend your knees.
- 2. Please be careful not to let your knees spread apart.
For a full Leg Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Leg Press exercise guide.
How to Do Glute Kick Back
Glute Kick Back Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Extend one leg back and lift it up to head level.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 3. Please proceed one side at a time or alternately.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Keep your chest up to avoid bending your waist, and engage your core.
- 2. Be careful not to bend your elbows.
For a full Glute Kick Back guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Glute Kick Back exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Leg Press or Glute Kick Back?
Planfit users log Leg Press more often — 39,215 sessions against 1,165 for Glute Kick Back. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Leg Press and Glute Kick Back work the same muscles?
Not quite. Leg Press loads quads, hamstrings, and glutes, and Glute Kick Back loads glutes and hamstrings.
What equipment do Leg Press and Glute Kick Back need?
Leg Press needs a machine, and Glute Kick Back needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Glute Kick Back is the easier place to start. Move to Leg Press once your form holds up.
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